Autumn 2023 IDEA <I>Fitness Journal</I> Quiz 1: Health and Fitness News and Osteoporosis Research
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Autumn 2023 IDEA Fitness Journal Quiz 1: Health and Fitness News and Osteoporosis Research

This quiz highlights the latest news and research on a variety of health and fitness topics, including exercise that reduces resting blood pressure and the amount of exercise that lowers the risk of depressive symptoms. This quiz also explores osteoporosis, and exercise recommendations for improving bone health and managing osteoporosis.

Len Kravitz, PhD

Len Kravitz, PhD, is the program coordinator of exercise science and a researcher at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he recently won the Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. Len was also honored as the 2006 Fitness Educator of the Year by the American Council on Exercise.
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Learning Objectives

After reading these articles, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the scientific studies and findings described in the Headlines section.
  • Describe new findings and recommendations from studies that provide insight into the relationship between mental health and exercise, and benefits from other types of exercises at less than minimum physical activity guidelines.
  • Discuss new research evidence related to use of the BMI, mental skills training, benefits of isometric exercise, best strength training protocols, and music and exercise satisfaction.
  • Discuss some meaningful health statistics on osteoporosis.
  • Explain various risk factors to osteoporosis and the pathogenesis of osteoporosis-related fractures.
  • Describe some overall exercise and special recommendations for improving bone health, as well as some specific strength training recommendations for osteoporosis prevention.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • Parenting and Finding Exercise Time
  • Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Death From Flu or Pneumonia
  • The Paradox of Obesity with Normal Weight
  • Walking and Lower Chance of Depression
  • Isometric Exercise and Blood Pressure
  • Osteoporosis: Facts, Stats and Exercise Recommendations
  • Autumn 2023 Fitness Journal: Quiz 1

Available Course Credits

ACTION0.1
ACSM1
ACE.1
AFPA1
AFAA1
BCRPA1
CHEK1
FAI/ISSA1
IFPA1
NASM0.1
NAFTA1
NAFC0.1
NCEP1
NCCPT1
NCSF0.5
NESTA0.1
NETA1
NFPT0.2
NIEW0.1
NSPA1